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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade with Blue Cheese Drizzle

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Spicy buffalo chicken meatballs paired with a creamy blue cheese drizzle, perfect for game days, potlucks, or cozy family meals. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (preferably lean but not too dry)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (panko works great for extra lightness)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) finely minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until evenly combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch (about 4 cm) meatballs, placing them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet (about 16 meatballs).
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  5. While meatballs bake, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Keep warm.
  6. Transfer cooked meatballs to a large bowl and toss with the warm buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt, crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth with some blue cheese chunks remaining.
  8. Serve meatballs warm with blue cheese drizzle on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra parsley or sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter texture. Make buffalo sauce fresh and warm. Adjust blue cheese drizzle thickness with more sour cream or milk. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan butter. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour.

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